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February 5, 2021

WEupdates – Women-Owned Success Stories

Overview • Michigan Launches $55 Million Small Business Survival Program. • Be LEAN: Risk Mitigation for COVID-19 • Michigan Stages Survival Grant • Women-Owned Success Stories • Recording: Tools to Help Your Business Succeed Internationally

February 4, 2021

Carissa Serylo| SprayChic Airbrush Tanning

SprayChic has been offering custom airbrush spray tanning exclusively since it was established in 2008. Many people are unfamiliar with what airbrush tanning is exactly. So first off, it is UV-Free sunless tanning which translates as a natural-looking tan with instant gratification.

February 2, 2021

Guy Pelino | Amore da Roma

Chef Guy Pelino decided to revitalize the property and continue the tradition of Roma Cafe, and re-open as Amore da Roma. See how CEED Lending and Great Lakes WBC helped him.

February 1, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Koch | K-Tec

Catherine (Cathy) Koch leaned on the Great Lakes WBC network during the pandemic, and pivoted her business.

January 20, 2021

Making Meaningful Connections During COVID-19

Featuring Pure Michigan Business Connect (MEDC) Executive Director Bobby Chasnis and Great Lakes WBC Executive Director Michelle Richards.

January 12, 2021

WEupdates – Tools to Support Your Business Internationally

Overview • Tools to Support Your Business Internationally • Purposeful Leadership in a Period of Uncertainty • Financial Check-Up with Lawrence Jackson • Recognizing Bias in Our Personal & Virtual Interactions • SBA Webinar: PPP Update, Economic Injury, and Disaster Loans, and More • Follow Great Lakes WBC on Facebook!

January 12, 2021

WBENC Executive Education Program

In this highly interactive, virtual program, WBENC partners with EOS Worldwide (the Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Professional and Certified EOS Implementers® to help WBEs achieve TRACTION in your business through self-implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) described in the book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman.

January 5, 2021

WEupdates – Apply for Supplier Matchmaker Day at Wayne State University

Overview • Supplier Matchmaking Day at Wayne State • Declutter Your Mind During Crisis • Recognizing Emotions: Re-engaging Your Team After COVID-19 • Tools to Support Your Business Internationally • WBE Exclusives: Leveraging Your Certification

December 17, 2020

Haith Johnson | Le’Host Hair & Wigs

MentorWe have assisted my business to grow in the right direction. I have so much more confidence and making crucial decisions for my business being a part of this program it is a safe place to grow and be vulnerable with other business owners as they lean their expertise and suggestions truly is priceless.

December 16, 2020

Carol Kirkland | Ave Solutions

Carol is past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter and President of NAWBO/EXCEL a 501C3 that oversees three programs, NAWBO-U, GirlBiz and Athena PowerLinks,